Definition of lilly-pilly in English:
lilly-pilly
nounPlural lilly-pillies ˈlɪlɪˌpɪli
An Australian evergreen tree of the myrtle family, with edible pink, purple, or white berries.
Acmena smithii, family Myrtaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Species that also consume native rain - forest fruits, such as lilly-pillies and figs, have wider, more muscular tongues to help pulp the fruit.
- The lilly pilly is one of the most popular plants in Australia today, particularly for hedging and topiary.
Origin
Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.